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Tinkerman Family History

Tinkerman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pinkerman, Kinderman, Timmerman, Ingerman, Pinkelman, Dinkelman

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Where is the Tinkerman family from?

You can see how Tinkerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinkerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Tinkerman families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tinkerman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tinkerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinkerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Tinkerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkerman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Tinkerman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Tinkerman. For the veterans among your Tinkerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkerman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinkerman

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